Senior Product Designer

Job Description

Creates user-centered experiences and interfaces for products and solutions which

improves end-to-end user journeys. Develops the overall design and specifications for

creating and enhancing the experience and functionality of user interfaces for company

products. Uses design tools to create storyboards, wireframes, prototypes, information

architecture diagrams and user journey maps for demonstrations and user testing.

Produces high-fidelity designs for implementation by development teams. Analyze user

research, business insights and other data to continuously improve customer

experiences. Reviews proposed product changes or enhancements for compliance and

alignment with desired user experience design and satisfaction standards and suggests

improvements. Creates and maintains UI/UX resources such as content templates,

samples and guidelines, to streamline the design process for designers and developers.

Responsibilities

• Identifies the right artifacts to create based on project needs and timeline and
  
  

delivers high quality artifacts such as wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity

specifications. Sets the vision for the user experience.

• Develops understanding and empathy for users through user-centered
  
  

methodologies, external analysis, research, and data

• Presents design decisions and design strategy to peers, partners and cross-
  
  

functional leadership.

• Actively improves design process and workflow for broader design organization.
  
  

Contributes to and actively improves design systems and UX patterns.

• Collaborates closely with product managers, engineers, design leads and other
  
  

cross-functional partners to define project requirements and deliver against them

• Actively engages with other designers to exchange ideas, share skills, and provide
  
  

mentorship for teammates

• Mentor Associate designers and peers and may have direct reports
• Efficiently leverages design tools to deliver artifacts, drive collaboration with
  
  

cross-functional partners, and build efficiencies into broader design team

workflow

Qualifications

Minimum -

• Has at least 5 years of hands-on experience in or with a product design
  
  

organization

• Has expert knowledge of Figma
• Demonstrates a deep understanding of user-centered design methodologies,
  
  

research, and processes

• Shares solutions and strategy to problem-solving initiatives in an engaging way
• Is a proactive and energetic communicator, with an attention to detail
  
  

Preferred

• 8–10 years of experience in product design, preferably within a mature product organisation.
• Proven experience leading and mentoring a small team of designers.
• Experience designing complex enterprise tools and workflows for internal users is a strong advantage.
• Excellent communication, articulation, and storytelling skills, with the ability to influence and align stakeholders.
  
  

About Us

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.

As part of Team Amex, you'll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

About The Team

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• Support for financial-well-being and retirement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
• Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
• Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
• Career development and training opportunities
  
  

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.